BMW X5: Axle Mounting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT COMPRESSION STRUT
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Driving without compression struts is not permitted!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody panelling (rear section).
Release screws (1).
Release screw (3).
Tightening torque. Release screw (2) and remove compression strut (4).
Secure rear axle carrier by inserting screw (2).
Installation:
Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with Helicoil thread inserts.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 102: Identifying Screws And Compression Strut
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR COMPRESSION STRUT
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Driving without compression struts is not permitted!
Release screw (1).
Release screw (3) and remove compression strut (2).
Secure rear axle carrier by inserting screw (3).
Installation:
Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with Helicoil thread inserts.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 103: Identifying Screws And Compression Strut
REPLACING ALL RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR AXLE CARRIER
Special tools required:
- 33 4 140
- 33 4 155
- 33 4 156
- 33 5 171
- 33 5 172
- 33 5 173
WARNING: Danger to life!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Lower rear axle carrier
WARNING: Danger of explosion! Do not point air jet from hot air blower at fuel tank!
Withdraw rubber mount using special tools 33 4 140, 33 4 155 , 33 4 156 and 33 5 171 from rear axle carrier sleeve.
NOTE: Make sure special tool 33 5 171 is correctly positioned in relation to rubber mount.
Make sure special tool 33 4 140 is correctly supported on rear axle carrier sleeve.
Using a hot air blower, heat bearing bushing at max. 600ºC outlet temperature for approx. 2 minutes.
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Fig. 104: Identifying Special Tools (33 4 140), (33 4 155) And (33 5 171)
IMPORTANT: Applicable to front rubber mount: Notch (1) must point to vehicle longitudinal axis and round rubber mount opening (2) must point downwards.
Applicable to rear rubber mount: Notch (1) must point outwards from vehicle longitudinal axis and round rubber mount opening (2) must point downwards.
Coat rubber mount (3) with Circo Light.
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Fig. 105: Identifying Notch, Round Rubber Mount Opening And Rubber Mount
Draw in rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 5 173, 33 5 172 , 33 4 155 and 33 4 156 as far as it will go into rear axle carrier sleeve.
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Fig. 106: Identifying Rubber Mount And Special Tools (33 5 173), (33 5 172)
After installation:
- Activate and fill air suspension system. See 37 00 100 DRAINING/FILLING AIR SPRING SYSTEM.
- Bleed braking system.
IMPORTANT: If the pedal support is removed or slips before the brake lines are connected, it will be necessary to bleed the brake system at front and rear!
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Wheel Bearings
REPLACING DRIVE FLANGE ON LEFT/RIGHT REAR AXLE SHAFT
Special tools required:
33 2 116
33 2 160
33 2 201
33 4 200
Remove rear wheel.
IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging
Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
E32, E34, E38, E39:
SEE MORE:
Replacing Lumbar Cushion On Front Left Or Right Seat
Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Fig. 43: Identifying Backrest Cover
Detach backrest cover (1) at bottom from backrest frame.
Remove valve housing.
Disconnect air hoses (2) from valve housing.
NOTE: Heat air hoses gently
KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride-Height Measurement
Without Load
IMPORTANT: Do not carry out chassis/wheel alignment without load:
If the technical preconditions for alignment with ride height
input are not
in place
If, in spite of repairs having been carried out, the car's ride
height between
the left and right sides is still outside the tolerance
If t
